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Password Protect PDF — Encrypt PDF Free Online

Add a password to any PDF file for free online. Encrypt your PDF with AES-128 to prevent unauthorized access. No signup required.

قم بإسقاط ملف PDF هنا
Upload a PDF to password protect it

الحد الأقصى لحجم الملف 10 ميجابايت. قم بالتسجيل للمزيد.

How to Password Protect a PDF Online

Add a password to your PDF in seconds to keep its contents private.

قم بتحميل ملف PDF الخاص بك

Drag and drop your PDF file onto the upload area, or click to browse your files.

Set a Password

Enter a strong password and confirm it. This password will be required to open the PDF.

Download Protected PDF

انقر فوق "حماية PDF" وقم بتنزيل ملفك المشفر. شاركها بشكل آمن - فقط الأشخاص الذين لديهم كلمة المرور يمكنهم فتحها.

Why Choose Our PDF Protector

تشفير قوي

Your PDF is protected with industry-standard encryption to keep your data safe.

No Quality Loss

Password protection is added without re-encoding. Your PDF content remains identical.

تحميل مشفر، حذف تلقائي

Your PDF is uploaded over HTTPS and automatically deleted from our server after processing. No copies are retained.

لا يلزم التثبيت

Works entirely in your browser. No software to download or install.

يعتمد على المتصفح، على أي جهاز

Protect PDFs from any browser on phones, tablets, and computers without installing desktop software.

Instant Download

Your protected PDF is ready to download immediately after processing completes.

PDF Encryption FAQ

Common questions about adding passwords, encryption strength, and PDF security.

How does PDF password protection work?

Upload your PDF, choose a password, and the tool encrypts the entire file using AES-128 encryption. Anyone who wants to open the PDF will need to enter the password you set.

What encryption method is used?

The tool uses AES-128 encryption, the same standard used by banks and governments. This provides strong protection against unauthorized access while maintaining broad compatibility with PDF readers.

Can I password-protect a PDF that already has a password?

You'll need to unlock the PDF first using our Unlock PDF tool, then re-protect it with a new password.

Will password protection change the PDF content?

No. The tool only adds an encryption layer. All text, images, fonts, annotations, and formatting remain exactly the same. The file size may increase slightly due to the encryption overhead.

What happens if I forget the password?

There is no way to recover a forgotten password. Make sure to save your password in a secure location like a password manager. Without the password, the PDF cannot be opened.

هل ملف PDF الخاص بي آمن أثناء المعالجة؟

Yes. Your file is uploaded over encrypted HTTPS, encrypted on our servers, and deleted immediately after you download the result. We never store your documents or passwords.

Can I set different permissions (print, copy, edit)?

Currently the tool sets a user password required to open the PDF. All permissions are granted once the correct password is entered.

Does this work with all PDF readers?

Yes. AES-128 encrypted PDFs are supported by Adobe Acrobat, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Preview, and virtually every modern PDF reader.